Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Rome

“Comprehensively researched, completely accessible, inventive, sharp, funny, warm…and even spooky at times. Long may this series continue.” – Russell Mark Olsen * 2000AD, Mad Cave Studios, The Phantom *“Amusing and accessible, Pets Tell Tales of Ancient Rome also takes history seriously, ensuring readers realise the connections between the Ancient World and their own.” – Sara Keating * The Irish Times *“It’s very engaging. I loved it, even as a grown woman. It’s very funny and it’s educational. I buy it for all children’s birthday parties!” – Hannah Berry * BBC Radio 5 Live *

Rik Worth (Author)

Rik Worth is a writer from the north of England with a lifelong passion for comics. He is best known for the Eisner-nominated Hocus Pocus, a work that delves into the history of science, the paranormal, and illusion. He also authored The Creators of Batman: Bob, Bill and the Dark Knight, a biography chronicling the individuals behind Batman and their significance in comic book history.

As a journalist, Worth covered a diverse array of topics for publications such as The Independent, Prospect, Byline Times, and The Fortean Times. He possesses a keen interest in the reasons behind people’s belief in unusual phenomena and the more peculiar aspects of history. Currently, he is employed at the University of Leeds, where he can often be found in the library, engrossed in a variety of fascinating and obscure volumes.

Jordan Collver (Illustrator)

Jordan Collver is a Canadian illustrator based in Bristol, UK. His work focuses on utilizing the power and potential of comics to narrate non-fiction stories. He holds a master’s degree in science communication from The University of The West of England, where he occasionally lectures. Collver co-created the Eisner Award-nominated comic series Hocus Pocus and collaborates with scientists, historians, educators, and magicians to visually represent complex ideas in an accessible and enjoyable manner.

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